Bagnaia Excited Over New Ducati Upgrades After Aragon Podium

Has Francesco Bagnaia found the key to catching Marc Marquez? Following his third-place finish at the 2025 Aragon MotoGP, Ducati Lenovo team manager Davide Tardozzi revealed new upgrades to the GP25 bike that boosted Bagnaia’s performance. Despite trailing Marquez by 93 points in the standings, this podium marks a step forward after a tough first half. With Marc and Alex Marquez dominating the podium, can these upgrades propel Bagnaia back into the title race?

Bagnaia endured a difficult 2025 season with the GP25, which struggled with front-end grip on tracks like Le Mans and Silverstone. With only three wins from seven rounds, he slumped to 12th in the Aragon Sprint, hampered by a lack of confidence in the front tire. In the main race on June 8, 2025, however, Bagnaia overtook Pedro Acosta to secure third, 0.7 seconds off Marc Marquez’s fastest lap (1:46.7). Upgrades to electronics and chassis geometry enhanced stability, allowing Bagnaia to compete on Aragon’s slick track.

Davide Tardozzi highlighted the new upgrades introduced in Aragon, including refined electronic mapping and chassis weight distribution, which improved the GP25’s handling. “These upgrades made Pecco more competitive, and we’ll keep pushing forward,” Tardozzi said. Marc Marquez’s race win and Alex Marquez’s second place showcased Ducati’s strength, but the focus now is on Bagnaia’s consistency. The upgrades are tailored for tracks like Misano, where Bagnaia aims to close the gap to Marquez.

Marquez’s Aragon win extended his lead to 32 points over Alex Marquez and 93 points over Bagnaia. Ducati continues to dominate the constructors’ championship, but Bagnaia’s inconsistency threatens his title chances. The new upgrades offer hope, especially for technical tracks like Misano. Crashes by Fabio Quartararo and Brad Binder at Aragon underscored the circuit’s challenges, while Fermin Aldeguer’s Sprint podium highlighted Ducati’s talent depth.

Pressure mounts on Bagnaia as Marquez dominates his debut Ducati season. Speculation about Jorge Martin’s 2026 move to Honda and Aprilia’s interest in Manuel Gonzalez adds intrigue to the rider market. Despite a contract until 2028, Bagnaia must leverage these upgrades to rival Marquez. Aragon was a turning point, but consistency will define his title hopes in the remaining races.

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